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Friday, June 5th, 2009
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Liv 52 is the world’s No.1 liver protection formula. With a history of over 50 years, this herbal preparation now sells in over 40 countries. That even allopathic practitioners recommend Liv 52 for treating various liver disorders, is a testimony to its efficacy.
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The role of a nutritious dietary regimen for athletes, especially body builders and weight lifters, cannot be over-emphasized. Many athletes use performance enhancing drugs to keep themselves ahead in a fiercely competitive environment. The legality of their use aside, the fact remains that this is a widely prevalent practice.
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Steroids used for performance enhancement can be injectables like Testosterone and Trembolone or orals like Anadrol and Dianabol. While injectable steroids pass through the liver once, orals do so twice thus increasing the stress on the liver. The effects of orals on different body organs are also more severe than of injectables.
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Whatever be the type of steroid used, athletes should take care to preserve their valuable body organs from their adverse effects. The harshest steroids that can be used are the oral ones like Anadrol, Dianabol, Halotestin, Methyl Test, Cheque Drops as well as injectables like Winstrol and Trembolone. These are some of the most toxic to the liver when compared to other steroids like Anavar or Sustanon.
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The users have to find a remedy to get those enzyme levels down and to cleanse the liver of all the toxins that have built up due to extended steroid use. Among the various products available to protect the liver, Liv 52 is undoubtedly the most popular. Introduced in 1955 and now sold all over the world, this herbal Endocrinology | All About Ayurvedic Medicines and Treatments
preparation offers comprehensive liver care. Apart from being an effective protection against cirrhosis, hepatitis, fatty liver and elevated liver enzymes, it is also the best cure for these conditions in affected cases.
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Liv-52 is clinically proven to lead to an improvement in the architecture of the liver. Hepatic function tests and needle biopsy specimens demonstrate a definite improvement in hepatocellular function and structure. Liv-52 treatment ensures an increase in the number of the total mass of functioning hepatocytes. The liver enzymes return to normal levels with an increase in total proteins, albumin and hemoglobin after treatment with Liv-52.
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Tamarisk (Tamarix Gallica) - Jhavuka (Tamarix gallica) 16mg Jhavuka (Tamarix gallica) 16mg. This herb is effective as a digestive aid and is known for its hepatic stimulating effects.
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Negro Coffee (Cassia Occidentalis) - Kasamarda (Cassia occidentalis) 16mg. This is a digestive tonic and also lends support to liver function.
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Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) - Biranjasipha (Achillea millefolium) 16mg This herb has stimulating effects on the liver.
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Wild Chicory ( Cichorium Intybus) - Kasani (Cichorium intybus) 65mg. This herb will increase bile secretion. It will also act directly on liver glycogen stores. It is a very powerful Hepatic stimulant and can even aid digestion.
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Capers (Capparis Spinosa) - Himsra (Capparis spinosa) 65mg. This herb is known for its liver protecting abilities. It can also improve the efficiency and function of the liver due to its stimulating effect.
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Black Nightshade (Solanum Nigrum) - Kakamachi (Solanum nigrum) 32mg. This one is very important for the enhanced lifter. It has been shown to improve liver and kidney health in different cases of liver toxicity that is caused by the ingestion of different drugs.
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Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) - Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) 32mg.This is another very important herb and it helps regulate Endocrinology | All About Ayurvedic Medicines and Treatments
hepatic cholesterol biosynthesis and has a tonic like effect on not only the liver but the heart as well
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Sunday, July 20th, 2008
Asavam and Arishtam
Either decoction/ aqueous extract or fresh juice is made from the crude herb to which nutrients/ sweetners such as sugars like jaggery, honey or sugar, singly or wholly are added. To the resulting solution certain fermenting aids like Dhataki pusha etc and prakshepa choorna are mixed and kept it in a fermentation vat for 30- 60 days. In this condition alcohol is self generated and alcoholic extracts from prakshepa choorna is obtained. It is then filtered and kept for settling. Such preparations are called Arishtam.
In the case of Asavas, the intial step of the preparation of the aqueous extract from the medicines are taking place as from the second step of preparation of Arishtam.
The asava- arishta has therapeutically higher potency, clear liquid with pleasant odour. As these preparations mature over a period of time the efficacy also increase.
Normal dosage is 15 ml to 25 ml preferably after food.
Medicated oil/ thailam/ coconut oil/ kuzhambu
Medicated thailam/ Coconut oil:
The base of these preparations is either sesame oil or coconut oil. The process consists of addition of water extracts( kashayam), swarasa ( juice), kalka ( paste) subjectiing the mixture prepared in a regulated temperature. The oils are prepared under the basis of references texts. So the medicated oils having the property and efficacy almost in the same manner since it contains the potent ingredients. It is used generally for inunctions and massage.
Kuzhambu is a speciality preparation of Kerala. In this preparation the base is a special combination of sesame oil, castor oil and ghee in a uniquely blended manner. This is proven more effective than the same medicated thailam. The continuous use of Kuzhambu is more effective in the diseases which affect the bones.
Leham/ Rasyan
The new herbs are collected, identified properly, then cleaned and dried. Each of the ingredients for powdering is pulverised separately and homogenously mided together as per formula. Prepare the kashayam( decoction) or swarasam ( juice) or with warm water, mix it with jaggery/ sugar or sugar candy and concentrate to required consistency. The powdered raw herb is added as prakshepa choornam, well mixed and laced with ghee, honey as pe text.
Normal dosage is 10gms to 30 gms.
Kashayam ( Kwath/ Qwath)
As per the formula the herbs are collected, identified properly, then cleaned and the raw herbs for drying are to be dried. Weighed quantity of ingredients as per formula is made in to coarse powder, mixed with sufficent quantity of water well boiled and reduced to attain the proper specifications. This is properly preserved, tested and packed.
The dosage can be fixed according to the condition of the patint and disease. Normal dosgae is 15ml mixed with 2 times boiled and cooled water.
Choornam
The ingredients are collected, identified properly then cleaned and dried. Each of the ingredients is pulverised separately and homogenously mixed together as per the formula. These powders are used directly or with additives or used for making decoction according to the condition of patients and diseases.
Gulika/ Vati/ Vattu/ Tablets
The medicines from palnt orgin, animal orgin and mineral orgin are collected, identified properly amd cleaned. The ingredients for making powders are to be dried and pulverized separately and then homogenously mixed together and ground into the base as per the formula up to the proper consistency for making gulika. The medicines which require purification, are identified and purified as per the textual references and the purity analytically checked to ensure the medicine is devoid of side effects.
Ghritam/ Medicated ghee
The process consists of addition of water extracts, Juice, Paste subjecting the mixture prepared in a regulated temperature. The medicated ghees are prepared according to refernce texts, so medicated ghee has the property of the active and potent ingredients. It is also generally used for inunctions, tarpanam and massage.
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Monday, July 7th, 2008
The medicines from plant orgin, animal orgin and mineral orgin are collected, identified properly and cleaned. The ingredients for making powders are to be dried and pulverized separately and then homogenously mixed together and ground into the base as per the formula up to the proper consistency for making gulika. The medicines which require purification, are identified and purified as per the textual references and the purity analytically checked to ensure the medicine is devoid of side effects.
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Monday, July 7th, 2008
The ingredients are collected, identified properly then cleaned and dried. Each of the ingredients is pulverised separately and homogenously mixed together as per the formula. These powders are used directly or with additives or used for making decoction according to the condition of patients and diseases.
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Monday, July 7th, 2008
The new herbs are collected, identified properly, then cleaned and dried. Each of the ingredients for powdering is pulverised separately and homogenously mixed together as per formula. Prepare the kashayam( decoction) or swarasam ( juice) or with warm water, mix it with jaggery/ sugar or sugar candy and concentrate to required consistency. The powdered raw herb is added as prakshepa choornam, well mixed and laced with ghee, honey as pe text.
Normal dosage is 10gms to 30 gms.
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Monday, July 7th, 2008
Medicated thailam/ Coconut oil:
The base of these preparations is either sesame oil or coconut oil. The process consists of addition of water extracts( kashayam), swarasa ( juice), kalka ( paste) subjecting the mixture prepared in a regulated temperature. The oils are prepared under the basis of reference texts. So the medicated oils having the property and efficacy almost in the same manner since it contains the potent ingredients. It is used generally for inunctions and massage.
Kuzhambu is a speciality preparation of Kerala. In this preparation the base is a special combination of sesame oil, castor oil and ghee in a uniquely blended manner. This is proven more effective than the same medicated thailam. The continuous use of Kuzhambu is more effective in the diseases which affect the bones.
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Monday, July 7th, 2008
Either decoction/ aqueous extract or fresh juice is made from the crude herb to which nutrients/ sweetners such as sugars like jaggery, honey or sugar, singly or wholly are added. To the resulting solution certain fermenting aids like Dhataki pusha etc and prakshepa choorna are mixed and kept it in a fermentation vat for 30- 60 days. In this condition alcohol is self generated and alcoholic extracts from prakshepa choorna is obtained. It is then filtered and kept for settling. Such preparations are called Arishtam.
In the case of Asavas, the intial step of the preparation of the aqueous extract from the medicines are taking place as from the second step of preparation of Arishtam.
The asava- arishta has therapeutically higher potency, clear liquid with pleasant odour. As these preparations mature over a period of time the efficacy also increase.
Normal dosage is 15 ml to 25 ml preferably after food.
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Saturday, May 10th, 2008
Obesity is the excess amount of body fat. According to Ayurveda, there are basic elements in the human body known as the seven dhatus. These are present in human body in particular proportions and any change in their equilibrium leads to diseases. In obese persons, meda (fat) is nourished excessively, while other dhatus get malnourished and vata, kapha and pitta (doshas) in the body are out of balance as kapha is accumulated.
The causes of obesity are:
- Not exerting physically or mentally.
- Sleeping in the afternoon.
- The diet and life styles, which cause an increase in the Kapha dosha.
- Consuming sweet foods.
Obese persons are also prone to following:
– Diabetes
– Kidney related problems
– Hepatitis
– Skin problems
Numerous tips to reduce obesity have been mentioned in Ayurveda, Some are:
· Exercise like brisk walking, jogging, Yoga - asanas as well as pranayama. Physical exertion like doing housework, etc.
· Mental exertion like being involved in finding solutions to problems restricts food consumption and reduce intake of calories.
· Having sex frequently is also good physical output.
· Consumption of honey is advisable for non-diabetic patients. Consuming two teaspoons of honey with a glass of herbal tea, which includes weight-reducing herbs, helps.
· Sleeping for fewer hours, avoiding sleeping in afternoons helps to increase the burning of calories.
· Avoiding food and beverages, which increase Kapha and medha, like sweets, sweetened drinks, large quantities of carbohydrates and oily food. Consuming wheat products more than rice products helps to reduce obesity.
· Using Green gram and horse gram helps in reduction of Kapha and Meda. Moong, Masoor and Amla powder in one’s diet are a good means to treat obesity. And always try and drink warm water.
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Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
Obesity, which was once viewed as the result of lack of will power, or a lifestyle “choice” - the choice to overeat and under exercise, is now being considered more appropriately by the modern world as a chronic disease, which requires effective strategies for its management.
In Ayurveda obesity is referred to as Sthaulya, in fact obesity is recorded as a disease in Charaka Samhita which is dated back as 1500 BC. Charaka has classified obesity as medho roga. Medas (fat) is considered to be one of the seven dhaatus (basic tissue elements that govern the body).
Obese patients have been associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality relative to those with ideal body weight. Even modest weight reduction in the range of 5-10% of the initial body weight is associated with significant improvements in a wide range of co-morbid conditions.
Definition of Obesity
WHO used Body mass index, which is body weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared to define obesity.
Where BMI 18.5 – 24.9 is considered as normal
24.9 – 29.9 is considered as overweight
29.9 – 39.9 is considered as obese and
More than 40 are considered as morbidly obese.
In Ayurveda the functions of Medas is described as “Medaha sneha swedaudhrudatwam pushtim asthyancha”
The function of medas is to keep body moisturised, promote sweating, to store energy, and to nourish the bones.
Typical characteristics of an obese person is described as “Medo mamsativriddhatvaachalasphigudarastanaha”
There will be increase of medha and mamsa, hips, belly and breasts of obese person sag and they flap as the person move.Other symptoms mentioned in Ayurveda are the person gets tired easily, with associated wheezing, palpitation, sweating, and state of lethargy or sluggishness.
Causes of Obesity
Modern medicine attributes a person’s eating habits, level of physical activity, psychological disturbances, binge eating disorders, and some medications as cause of obesity apart from genetic predisposition.
According to Ayurveda causes of obesity are Avyayama: ie lack of physical activity or exertion, Divaswapna: day time sleeping, Shleshmala Ahara Vihara – Food and life style which increases kapha, and Madhura Ahara: over consumption of sweets.With similar diet and exercise pattern some become obese whilst others comparably don’t according to Ayurveda this can be attributed to their prakrithis, which is their doshic nature; there are 3 basic types of doshic nature vata, pitta and kapha. Though all 3 are susceptible to develop obesity, they develop obesity in different ways. Vata people are generally nervous, anxious and overactive by nature. They tend to eat more when they are stressed, this inevitably leads to obesity. One of the distinctive marker in these people are fluctuating body weight. Pitta people very rarely become obese as they have high metabolic rate and they have good Agni ie digestive fire. But they may develop ravening appetite leading to obesity. The people with kapha are most vulnerable to become obese due to their nature, low metabolic rate, and tendancy to retain water.
Complications of obesity
According to Ayurveda obese people are prone to diabetes, kidney related problems, low libido, skin disease, liver ailments, hepatitis, and low energy levels.
Ayurvedic Treatments
The treatments in Ayurveda depend on the prakrithi (nature) of the person and the vikrithi ( pathology) of the disease.
Some herbs used in Obesity
Ginger (Adraka), bitter gourd (Karela), Gooseberry (Amlaki), Nut grass (Musta), false pepper(vidanga) , Belleric Myroblan (Bibhitaki), Tinospora Gulancha(Guluchi), Chebulic Myroblan (Haritaki) to name a few.
Certain Ayurvedic preparations like Trikatu, Guggulu, Shilajit, Thriphala Guggulu, Amrutaday Guggulu, Arogya Vardhini, Chandraprabha Vati, Varadi Kashayam, Ayaskriti, Lohabhasmam, Vilangadi Choornam can be used with good efficacy.
Fasting in considered beneficial but care must be taken to avoid fruit juices while fasting; replacing this with vegetable juice will be advantageous.
Taking honey with equal quantity of hot water is also advisable.
Udvartana: This is a specialized Ayurvedic herbal massage treatment for effective weight reduction. An herbal powder prescribed by the physician is applied all over the body and deeply massaged with specific movements. Apart from weight reduction this also helps to remove cellulite and toxins from the body, and tones the skin & muscles.
It is prudent to lead a hard life, strain oneself, do exercise, avoid rich food, and get regular bowel movements.
Though these are all treatment aspects the most important thing to remember is to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has.
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Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
Ayurvedic science a way of life, has its method of treating any type of bodily disorders by advising one to have simple changes in his lifestyle/diet and by taking ayurvedic herbal formulations along with a regular yogic practice. In the same manner, it manages Diabetic neuropathy too, which is a severe complication of diabetes affecting the nerves, where the symptoms are being manifested in the form of loss of sensation/balance etc.,
Ayurveda approaches it in a wholistic manner, in helping the patient to control it at all levels physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and intellectual. A regular yogic practice, which has three components in it viz asanas (postures), dhyana (meditation) and pranayama (breathing techniques) helps a lot in fighting the disease.
While doing yogic postures like Amarantha Kokkuasana (sitting crane), Nindra Kokkuasana (Standing crane) and Vil asana (Bow pose, rocking) and breathing exercises the pancreatic cells are rejunevated and its secretion is greatly influenced a lot by the abdominal contractions and relaxations.
Especially, if you practice udiyana bandam, it leads to abdominal squeeze which is very much useful in fighting the disease.
Also it is found that when we do some asanas related to muscular movements blood sugar is reduced. It helps in increasing the blood supply to various part of the body thereby improving insulin administration in the body.
Practising yoga asanas like Ardha-matsyendrasana (Spinal twist), Halasana (Plough pose, Kalapoy asana), Yoga mudrasana (Yogic Symbol pose), Bhujangasana (Serpent pose, Paambuasana), Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand), Supta Vajrasana (Sitting pose of Firmness), Chakrasana (Wheel pose), Shalabhasana (Grasshopper pose, Vittelasana) too help a lot in controlling diabetic neuropathy.
It develops a mental relaxation and a balance in life and changes one’s attitude towards the treatment that one has to undergo if afflicted with diabetes neuropathy.
Last but not least Ayurveda also recommends one to do a creative visualizing that pancreas are functioning properly and during meditation one has to concentrate on it, so that there is a desired positive effect on sugar levels.
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